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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Essen to Heerenveen. Traveling by train from Essen to Heerenveen usually takes 4 hours and 3 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 114 mi (183 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 3m |
| Lowest price | $55.23 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Heerenveen?
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the one and only train line which connects Essen to Heerenveen. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 4h 3m | $55.23 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Heerenveen start from $55, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Heerenveen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Heerenveen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Essen to Heerenveen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 3 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Heerenveen is approximately 114 miles, or 183 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 3 minutes,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Essen to Heerenveen are the most crowded on Tuesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Essen at 8:00pm and arrives in Heerenveen around 4 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Heerenveen to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain departure station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Heerenveen?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Heerenveen has one train station.
All train stations in Heerenveen:
Train Station
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